The life of the code breakers at Bletchley Park was very interesting. Everyone who worked there during WWll had a specific duty that isolated their knThe life of the code breakers at Bletchley Park was very interesting. Everyone who worked there during WWll had a specific duty that isolated their knowledge of the system, keeping everything top secret.
The group felt the book did a good job of emphasizing each characters' desire to serve the British people and contribute to the war effort.
Kate Quinn researches her historical novels well, and she does a great job of bringing the characters to life....more
Initially, the book was difficult to get into, but those who stuck with it really enjoyed it.
The group felt it gave a great overview of the history ofInitially, the book was difficult to get into, but those who stuck with it really enjoyed it.
The group felt it gave a great overview of the history of the Ancient Greeks and their beliefs. Circe was a retelling of a segment of Homer's The Odyssey. They felt it was interesting to have the female character, Circe, in a richer picture than Odysseus. He was the strongest character in Homer's epic, but in this book she was the focus ...more
The group enjoyed the book and felt that it would make a great movie. It was a good combination of information about the disease and mystery. The charThe group enjoyed the book and felt that it would make a great movie. It was a good combination of information about the disease and mystery. The characters were believable and well rounded. ...more
The group enjoyed the book very much. They thought the librarians from the Paris American Library were very brave. Once Jewish patrons were not alloweThe group enjoyed the book very much. They thought the librarians from the Paris American Library were very brave. Once Jewish patrons were not allowed to visit libraries during Nazi occupation, they continued to deliver books to their homes.
Some commented on the wonderful quotes from literary giants that were included in the book. One that was mentioned was a quote from Zora Neal Hurston.
They liked the relationship with an older Odile and the young Lily after Odile moved from Paris to Montana. It was mentioned how wonderful it is for a book lover to have someone to talk to about books. Even though Odile wasn't Lily's age they enjoyed talking about the books they loved....more
The group felt that there was a lot that went on in the book, but not everything was wrapped up by the end of the story. There were loose ends that weThe group felt that there was a lot that went on in the book, but not everything was wrapped up by the end of the story. There were loose ends that were left unresolved by the author....more
The book's storyline showed potential to be an intriguing read. The beginning of the story starts out with a strong hook immediately drawing the readeThe book's storyline showed potential to be an intriguing read. The beginning of the story starts out with a strong hook immediately drawing the reader into the story. However, the plot was unevenly developed and the characters were somewhat unlikeable and unbelievable....more
The group had mixed reviews, but mostly it was not loved by everyone.
Some people did not enjoy his overall ideas especially his theory on evolution. The group had mixed reviews, but mostly it was not loved by everyone.
Some people did not enjoy his overall ideas especially his theory on evolution. Some people appreciated his thoughts, but did not fully agree with some of them. Overall, the group found it interesting, but many did not agree with what he was saying about how humankind developed overtime.
It was an interesting discussion to say the least. ...more
The group agreed that the book was thought provoking and unique with a strong message. The suicide element was disturbing to some members. Others feltThe group agreed that the book was thought provoking and unique with a strong message. The suicide element was disturbing to some members. Others felt that the book would make a good movie. We enjoyed the aspect of it being in a library and the relationship with Mrs. Elm....more
Enjoyed the brother/sister relationship between Danny and Maeve Conroy that remained strong. It was interesting that Danny followed in his father's foEnjoyed the brother/sister relationship between Danny and Maeve Conroy that remained strong. It was interesting that Danny followed in his father's footsteps and Maeve was compassionate like her mother even though she was gone for most of Maeve's life. ...more
The Night Owls Book Club gave this book a 4-star rating. Two members absolutely loved this book and gave it a 5-star rating. Others in the group said The Night Owls Book Club gave this book a 4-star rating. Two members absolutely loved this book and gave it a 5-star rating. Others in the group said it was strongly written. There were also a couple in the group that felt it was not the best thing written. ...more
The book is a fictional book so not everything was factual. The book had a slow start and didn’t really get interesting until halfway through. The booThe book is a fictional book so not everything was factual. The book had a slow start and didn’t really get interesting until halfway through. The book was a well researched book and gave insight into the personal life of a writer and poet that we were, at least somewhat, familiar with. It inspired some members to do research on the characters to find out more about them....more
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